We’ve always been big supporters of under-the-radar artists here at the Brentwood Festival. Essex is home to so many talented bands…it’s great to give musicians a stepping stone to wider success.

Ollie Winiberg, presenter of BBC Introducing in Essex, agrees that the Brentwood Festival is the perfect place to host the first BBC Introducing in Essex stage as it has music for everyone, old and young across a whole host of genres. BBC Introducing in Essex’s main aim is to uncover talent from all music bases.

Ollie says, “It’s refreshing that the guys behind Brentwood Festival share that view, with many of the acts on the line up having featured on the programme numerous times in the past.”

BBC Introducing in Essex will be featuring these five artists on Saturday 15 July:

Katy Forkings

Chelmsford

At 16, Katy is already a successful singer/songwriter who has won several ‘undiscovered’ competitions with her blend of pop and country.